English: Natural Resources Wales is starting major work in November 2021 to make sure Wales’ largest natural lake remains safe in the long-term.

The major work is designed to make sure Llyn Tegid in Y Bala can continue to withstand extreme weather now and in the future, while also bringing other environmental and recreational enhancements to the area.

The main focus is strengthening the lake’s embankments and replacing the lakeshore stone wave protection.

The strengthening work can’t start until NRW has removed 300 self-seeded trees, mostly growing in and weakening the lakeshore embankment. For every tree removed, NRW will plant three trees locally.

The work, undertaken by contractors William Hughes Civil Engineering, will last until Spring 2023. Footpath closures will be necessary to keep the public safe during the work and NRW will be working with Gwynedd Council and Snowdonia National Park Authority (SNPA) to direct people to alternative routes, which will be clearly waymarked.